About this role
Eataly’s on-site cooking school, La Scuola, is a place where people can learn about and experience Italian cuisine through unique cooking classes and private events. The Culinary Instructor oversees programming in La Scuola: teaching, planning, preparing and managing all events.
Reports to the Events and Education Manager. Works closely with the Events and Education Team and manages kitchen staff for events.
Teaches a wide variety of demonstration and hands-on classes for private and public groupsWorks and oversees hands-on lunches and dinners including: 3-4 course menus, family-style menus, celebrations and corporate events Prepares, demonstrates and executes all menu items for La Scuola; most items are savory, but occasionally sweet items will need to be executedWorks with Events and Education Manager on monthly class updates to provide seasonal class offerings and incorporate items to showcase other departments Supervises the production of food items for events in collaboration with back-of-the-house personnel: apportions meats, vegetables and desserts, and utilizes food surpluses to control food costsOversees kitchen organization and cleanliness of the La Scuola kitchenInforms front-of- house personnel of menu changes, specials, shortages, allergies and dietary restrictionsPurchases or submits requisitions for food items, kitchen supplies and equipmentPerforms other duties as required or assigned 3+ years of cooking experienceWorking knowledge of kitchen equipment, food production procedures, and safety and sanitation regulationsExcellent communication skills and enjoyment of speaking in front of large groupsIn-depth knowledge of Italian cuisine and cultureJob Requirements
Availability to work onsite with a flexible schedule often including evenings, weekends and holidaysAbility to lift up to 50 poundsAbility to exert well-paced mobility for up to 8 hours, including standing, walking, bending and squattingAbility to use knives, hand tools and standard commercial kitchen equipmentFood Handler’s License Benefits and Perks
Medical, Dental, Vision InsurancePaid Time OffPaid Parental Leave401K with matchBonus programFree family meal dailyDiscounts at EatalyClasses on products and Italian cuisineReferral bonus programand more!Eataly is an equal employment opportunity employer. It is the Company’s policy to not unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability or any other characteristic made unlawful to consider by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Eataly also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also Eataly’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding consideration of unemployment status, salary history, credit/bankruptcy history and criminal background/conviction history in making hiring decisions. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation.